George Pope Morris (1802–1864) had his prints all over the first half of the 19th century. A founder and editor of the New York Evening Mirror (rival of The New York Sun), he and his business partner, ...

On landscaping one's garden to suit one's personality. Describes a picture of a dead apple tree which appeared recently in an issue of the American Home. Author dramatizes the hysteria for dead trees, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I think old houses, and the people who love them, are fascinating. “Woodman, spare that tree!” cried the young 19 th century poet.

When I was in high school, I did a comedy routine where I seriously and very dramatically recited "Woodman Spare That Tree" by George Pope, while other characters performed funny antics behind me. It ...